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Tag: Tenure-Track
African-American
The Murder of George Floyd Serves as a Defining Moment in U.S. History
The murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police Department on May 25th shook America to her very foundations. Corporations, businesses, professional athletes, executives, and people from various races and backgrounds could not sit back and ignore or dismiss Mr. Floyd’s homicide. The murder serves as an exclamation point, or a significant defining moment, in the history of the United States.
August 5, 2020
Students
Reflections on “Failing” at the Academic Market
I knew that securing a tenure-track position was going to be unlikely. I already made up my mind that I would not entertain opportunities that were in places I could not see myself moving to. At that point in time, it was unlikely for more tenure lines to be posted, and I began to expand my search to positions that allowed me to put my research into practice.
May 26, 2020
COVID-19
Report: 40% of Contingent and Adjunct Faculty Have Trouble Affording Basic Expenses
As much as 40% of adjunct and contingent faculty at two- and four-year colleges and universities have trouble affording basic household expenses, says a new report that surveyed more than 3,000 such instructors in May-June last year. The report by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), released Monday, further said that a third of survey […]
April 20, 2020
Faculty & Staff
Can I Meet With You? Yet, Never Give You Credit for Your Labor
A couple months ago a woman of color colleague posted a pro tip on social media stating that if you want labor from women of color be sure to give credit where credit is due. I had a gut reaction as years of my own pathway through higher education ignited in my brain.
October 16, 2019
African-American
Dear Academia. . .
This is year-two on tenure track. I am already behind in meeting writing goals, lesson plans for my courses, professional applications, and getting that next grant out. You reminded me earlier this week that you have very high expectations and with those expectations come yearly cycles of rejection.
September 16, 2019
Opinion
Tearing at my Heart: The First Year on Tenure Track
I reached for the tissue box and it was empty. The tears trickled down my face at a faster pace than usual. I rushed to the bathroom to replenish my tissue box. I slowly slipped into an uncontrollable sob. I felt like I was an infant again overwhelmed with emotions but left without the words to explain the depth of what I was feeling. Were these tears of joy, happiness, sadness, restlessness, exhaustion or hurt?
July 1, 2019
Opinion
The PhD She Never Knew
My first memories revolved around looking at my grandmother’s hands. They were calloused, wrinkled, arthritic. When she would cook, I’d ask, “Grandma, do your hands hurt?” She always would reply, “No, princess, they are fine.”
February 11, 2018
Home
How Faculty of Color Hurt Their Careers Helping Universities with Diversity
New research backs up previous studies that suggest professors of color may be imperiling their tenure and promotion prospects by performing service work to help their institutions become more racially inclusive.
November 27, 2017
Faculty & Staff
Diverse Docket: Gender Bias Suit Against Slippery Rock not Reinstated
A tenure-track history faculty member whose contract wasn’t renewed after one year has lost his bid to revive a gender bias suit against Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
November 17, 2016
Students
Experts Say Latino Student Enrollment Outpacing Faculty Growth
Between 2003 and 2014, the percentage of Latinos among all faculty members grew from 2 to 4 percent, while the ratio of Latino students to Latino faculty rose from 80:1 to 90:1 over the same period.
September 22, 2016
Community Colleges
Federal Judge Throws Out Bias Suit Against Cincinnati State Tech
U.S. District Judge Sandra Beckwith ruled that Alicia Revely failed to offer sufficient evidence to proceed with any of her employment bias claims.
November 18, 2014
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